Matt and Josh Jenkins still get a kick out of hearing people singing one of their songs. The Aledo-based brothers grew up in a household where their father and fellow song writer, John …
When it comes to high school running backs, Johnathan Gray is considered by many to be the best ever in America. The guy rushed for more than 300 yards and eight touchdowns in a state …
Ben Camp and Libby Tovar were elected Mr. & Ms. TCA during TCA’s homecoming game held on Oct. 7.
This year was a game changer for Robert Seely. Seely lives with his mother, Michelle, in the Yes mobile home community of Aledo. Robert, 33, was born with Spina Bifida, a condition in which a …
The Homecoming Pep Rally on Monday night was open to the public, and included lots of fun and music. Photos by Breleigh Mayer
The theme of this years aledo Homecoming Parade on Oct. 3 was "Road Trip." Student organizations went all out to deck up their floats with a range of destinations. Photos by Mercedes Mayer
In one year’s time, Aledo High School nearly tripled its number of students earning National Merit Commended Student status, going from six in 2021-2022 to 16 in 2022-2023. It was …
When John (Alex) Duke graduated from Aledo High School in 2013, he never dreamed he might spend his career in commercial kitchens. But at the age of 27 he found himself in the position of …
The Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot begins its second decade coming off the reception of the Nonprofit of the Year by the East Parker County Chamber of Commerce. “The Trot,” …
The Philip W. Bradford Agriculture Science Building at Aledo High School sports a striking new exterior addition this week after installation of a mural by department students. The mural’s …
When you’re doing something good, folks always want more. Now, Theatre Off The Square (TOTS) in Weatherford is offering just that. TOTS has had nine years of successful summer theatre …
From the time he was in the seventh grade, Jay King knew he wanted a career in radio. The Aledo High School alum is now board operator and host of "The Ticket Top 10" at 1310/96.7 FM The Ticket, …
The Bearcat Regiment Percussion Ensemble won first place and all captions awards at the 2022 HEB Drumline Contest on Sept.17.
After years of traveling from Mineral Wells to Godley and various points in between for “home” football games, the Trinity Christian Academy Eagles finally have a football home to call …
When six-year-old Lincoln Finley was diagnosed with Leukemia in July, it turned his world — and that of his family — upside-down, as it does with any family faced with the same …
Although the outcome was not what was hoped, spectators were treated to a beautiful sunset and beautiful weather for the opening home game of the Aledo Bearcats on Sept. 2.
The recent sale of the Dean Ranch was big news not only in east Parker County, but in the county overall — the largest real estate transaction in Parker County history. The big news …
What kid doesn’t love a parade? Lincoln Finley is getting one of his own on Saturday, Sept. 10. The 6-year-old first-grade Coder Elementary School student has leukemia. He was diagnosed July …
The collegiate journey of former Aledo Bearcat swimmer Elijah Sohn continues. This time, however, he's switching sports and he's becoming a Bearkat again — albeit now with a …
The Community News captured photos of several Aledo Middle School students waiting for the doors to open for the first time.
The Marcia Walters Memorial Thanksgiving Trot has announced that the recipient of its 11th annual race on Thanksgiving Day will be Carter LeBaron, a 13-year-old Aledo ISD student that was diagnosed …
Aledo ISD recently honored four well-deserving employees as Circle of Greatness winners for the 2021-2022 school year. Receiving the honor were Vandagriff Elementary School teacher Ashley Watson …
Five years ago Carrie West came to Willow Park, making history as Parker County’s first female chief of police. Born and raised in Fort Worth, a graduate of Paschal High School, and a …
